To those who have felt an affection for a faithful and obedient dog, I should hardly have trouble explaining the nature and intensity of the gratification one can get from them. ... We had birds, gold-fish, a fine dog, rabbits, a small monkey, and a cat. ... For Pluto however, I still had enough sense to refrain from abusing him, though I abused the rabbits, the monkey, and even the dog - without giving it a second thought - whenever they came in my way. ... On the night of the day on which this cruel deed was done, I was awakened from my sleep by the cry of fire. ... and other similar ex...

• Word Count: 3181
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School

As Mark Twain commented, "It is my belief that Peter Pan is a great and refining and uplifting benefaction to this sordid and money-mad age; and the next best play is a long way behind- (qtd. in Jack 158). ... Something uncanny is going to happen, we expect, for a quiver has passed through the room, just sufficient to touch the night-lights- (97). ... The middle class seems more difficult to define. ... In times of affluence, some members of the middle class acquire savings. ... Says Mr Darling to his wife, "I warn you, Mary, that unless this tie is round my neck we don't go out to dinner...

• Word Count: 7291
• Approx Pages: 29
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Romeo and Juliet - The Betrayal of the Adults to Juliet In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet the adults betray Juliet becausethey are unable to understand her. Juliet's parents, Capulet and LadyCapulet, fail to understands Juliet's decision not to marry Paris. TheNurse fails Juliet by not supporti...

• Word Count: 11808
• Approx Pages: 47
• Grade Level: High School